NBM-WU8
02-28-2011, 06:09 PM
I have a 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS that is about to become an LS3 car and I am looking to purchase a new Moser 12 Bolt rear end for the car, in stock width. This is a stock chassis car, and I am not looking to modify the frame. I have been getting conflicting information on clearance issues with the disc brake setups offered for them (Economy & Wilwood).
One of Moser's representatives told me that there is no possibility of using either disc brake set up without notching the frame. Another representative said that he had no knowledge of any clearance issues, as long as the rear end is stock width. Finally, I talked to another shop that specializes in rear ends and was told that the issues with disc brakes is not frame related, but rather it is a clearance issue with the shocks since the calipers are moved inboard of the axle ends, therefore being closer to where the shocks mount.
Anyone have some experience with these rear ends on a GM "G" Body car with disc brakes and can give me some guidance as to which person, if any, is correct?
One of Moser's representatives told me that there is no possibility of using either disc brake set up without notching the frame. Another representative said that he had no knowledge of any clearance issues, as long as the rear end is stock width. Finally, I talked to another shop that specializes in rear ends and was told that the issues with disc brakes is not frame related, but rather it is a clearance issue with the shocks since the calipers are moved inboard of the axle ends, therefore being closer to where the shocks mount.
Anyone have some experience with these rear ends on a GM "G" Body car with disc brakes and can give me some guidance as to which person, if any, is correct?